FILE - This is a Friday April 11, 2008 file photo of Kate Middleton, girlfriend of Britain's Price William, in RAF Cranwell, England where Prince William received his RAF wings from his father the Prince... (AP Photo/Michael Dunlea, Pool)

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A royal donnybrook has erupted in England after a bishop (who has since apologized) scoffed that the planned marriage between Prince William and his Kate won't last more than 7 years. The Bishop of Willesden denounced the “nauseating tosh” surrounding the engagement announcement, and compared the famous couple to “shallow celebrities" who are bound to repeat the royal tradition of "broken marriages" and philandering. Rev. Pete Broadbent also blasted the expense of the pending nuptials, saying on his Facebook page that they will cost an "arm and a leg," reports the Telegraph.

His comments are being blasted by politicians and church leaders, including one who called them"deeply disappointing and disrespectful." Following the uproar, Rev. Broadbent says he conveyed his "sincere regrets" to the happy couple for his "deeply offensive" comments, the Telegraph reports. There's little doubt Kate will be in for some big changes after her high-profile marriage. She's already undergoing protocol lessons and counseling to stave off depression that sometimes accompanies the pressure-cooker of public life, a source tells the Daily Mail.

Holy Cow! A bishop telling the truth!? We can't have that! I'm pleased to see his "superiors" have put him in his place and resurrected the lies. The myth of the holy trinity (church, royalty and profit) has been restored. Phew! I feel better now.

Cat-Lover

Nov 22, 2010 5:21 PM CST

What can one expect from a religious leader, joy and glee?

EcceNemo

Nov 22, 2010 2:41 PM CST

I seriously could not care less about the personal drama of the British Royal Family.